Is it true that, in college sociology departments, there are 30 Democrat professors for every 1 Republican? ?

Question

If this statistic is true, is it significant? Is a 30 to 1 margin generally statistically significant?

Answer 1

Most sociologist become very right wing... One big reason I believe they become this way, is because of the enlightenment of knowledge they receive from the field of sociology... because it covers some many aspects of society... it's very hard to fool this guys... and because they view things from a sociological perspective, things seem much clearer...

Answer 2

I'm not sure about that particular ratio, but it is a fact that college professors, as well as college students, have a tendency to lean more to the left.  The higher the education level, the more liberal one generally becomes (I'm not suggesting all Republicans/conservatives aren't well-educated, this is just something I've heard in history and political science classes).

Answer 3

id say 90 to 1 but you cant blame it all on them,the weasels listen

Answer 4

It is most definitely true that the MAJORITY of Sociology professors (speaking for my specific university-TEXAS) are liberal (thus, typically Democrats).

I consider myself a centrist...but have voted Republican more times than not in my life.  In the Sociology department at my university I have NEVER met another Republican....a few centrists, yes.  I have met other Sociologists that are Republican...but from other universities (and not in my home state).  

I would honestly think the numbers are greater than 30 to 1.  I have lectured in a course before with 100+ students and been the only Non-Democrat in the room.  <I think sociologists are generally a little more "liberal" minded--as are many in the social sciences.>  On a separate note, I am also one of the FEW Sociologists that I know who openly admits to believing in God.

Answer 5

It's true that most people with a Ph.D. are Democrats, therefor most college professors are Democrats.  However, I have never heard the 30 to 1 statistic that you're quoting.  However, in the limited scope of just sociology I think that it's possible that it might be true.

Answer 6

Actually, most would probably list themselves as independent. Sociologists tend to reject labels or anything that will put them in a box. They know that both parties have faults and do not represent either one because of that, rather, they like to formulate their own opinions based on research and go for either Demo or Rep., w/e comes closer to their ideals. But, all in all, I get where you are coming from.